Friday, September 29, 2017

My first Original 2017 Design hand-painted Day of the Dead sugar skull mask. Primed and then painted in pearl white then I added scrolls, hollowed eyes, nose, spider web heart and red tear drop gem. Roses and a black glitter butterfly make up her majesty's beautiful red tresses.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

It took a member of our small Egyptian weaving team approximately two days to weave this scarf using a traditional wooden loom. This included preparing the warp, threading the loom, weaving and finishing the scarf.

Monday, September 25, 2017

It's never too early to prepare for Halloween. The pale yellow moon and creepy black bat are button hole stitched. The bat has Swarovski crystal eyes. This card is sure to please family and friends and is ready to be mailed with no extra sleeves or covers necessary.

This card meets all USPS requirements and only needs a first class stamp for mailing.The card is made and stored in a smoke free, pet free home. It is machine quilted and has an overcast stitch edge. The back side is ready for mailing all you need to do is add an address and your own personal message with a ball point pen.

Print will come signed, titled and dated. It will arrive packed in a waterproof sleeve and sturdy tube, the print will not arrive flat. I've found this is the most cost effective and safe way to ship larger prints.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

These baby Moccasins are made with Soft Burnt Orange Cow hide Leather. Sewn on the top of foot is a beaded Flower and green leaves, also beaded on top edge of tongue. Hand beaded using Czech Glass Seed Beads, colors are, pearl white, pearl off white, pearl Yellow​ and pearl orange, green.These are all hand sewn, using artificial sinew. These would be great for Baby's first Thanksgiving.
Moccasins fit baby's foot up to 3 3/4" long.Baby size 2.5Moccasins are very comfortable and are like being barefooted. These Moccasins are very well made and are all sewn by hand.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Wood petals are cut in a leaf pattern, then routed and sanded for soft edges. Each petal is primed, painted with two coats of rich exterior burgundy, then feathered with chocolate brown and soft orange.

The flower center is made from metal salvage, including two large gallon cans, assorted beverage cans and lids. The metal pieces were cleaned, sanded, primed, cut and colored with burgundy, metallic bronze and gold, along with touches of copper and sage green. Some metal pieces were twisted to add dimension, prior to being spray painted and hand painted. Each metal piece is diligently painted with intricate designs, ensuring every sculpture is unique.

Friday, September 15, 2017

This box is a must have for anyone who loves pumpkins. Topped with an adorable pile of polymer clay pumpkins, and decorated with polymer clay leaves, orange roses, and Swarovski rhinestones. Each pumpkin, leaf and rose has been handmade, then securely glued onto a wood jewelry box.

The wood box has been hand painted with deep blue paint then randomly glittered with micro-fine black glitter. The inside of the box has a polymer clay half pumpkin in the lid. The bottom of the box has a cushy insert covered with deep gray silk. It has a hidden magnetic clap.

The box measures 3 ¼ x 3 ¼ inches and is 2 inches high. The depth inside the box is about 1 inch. I think this would be perfect for an October baby.

Thursday, September 14, 2017

This gorgeous cinnamon scarf, mini cow, hand knit cowl is knitted with an imported novelty yarn with nubby texture throughout the yarn. It is very light and would be great for those cool days or evenings.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

A well crafted truck with bales made from reclaimed wood. It is a beautiful artisan craft with intricately designed and unique patterns that make each truck a one of a kind. This truck with bales is made with limitless imagination and knowledge of wood has made it possible to create small miracles of life, sought after by collectors globally.

Each truck with bales is individually handmade and thus unique, consequently a gift that keeps on giving forever. Buy this product from our shop today and you will love it. Inspiration often comes directly through the working process. Ideas are stumbled upon when sawing the wood or splitting along the grain using hand-tools.

Buy yourself or gift someone this beautiful piece that will compliment any setting. It is handmade by specialist artisan craft makers and is a beautiful unique truck from the AfriArtisan collection. You will love these trucks, they are great gifts for wood lovers and those who appreciate fine wood work. Furthermore, the intricate designs make every truck slightly different and unique.

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Hand Knitted fingerless gloves knit in a soft and beautiful and machine washable acrylic yarn.There is one small seam on the ribbed upper part of the hand on the side, the rest of the glove is knit seamlessly and has a rolled cuff.

The gloves measures 9 inches/23 cm long, and are moderately stretchy, they will fit most women's and teens hands. Shown on hands with a palm circumference of 7 inches.

Saturday, September 9, 2017

This fabric stuffed pumpkin is made of linen. It is an off-white color. This pumpkin has a real pumpkin stem. It has tendrils of jute string, Spanish moss, and faux leaves that are orange and yellow. The pumpkin is segmented with hemp string and stuffed full with non-allergenic fiber filling.

I saved many of my pumpkin stems from my garden last year to make these unique pumpkins. No two pumpkins will be exactly the same - the pumpkin you see in the photos is the one you will receive.

Friday, September 8, 2017

This little table top clock is made from recycled bike gears and measures 4" x 3". Perfect for any bike enthusiast. If these colors do not suit you, just send me a conversation and I will paint one just for you. The gears will vary slightly as they are all recycled parts. The clock comes with a ten year warranty.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Beautiful earrings featuring artisan lamp work glass beads and headpins. These colorful earrings are created with lamp work head pins that have a red base and yellow, blue, green and orange dots. They are topped with bright yellow ridged lamp work glass beads. These beauties are fun attention getters. The earring length measures just over 2 3/8 inches in total length. All jewelry is boxed ready for gift giving.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

A personalized pet magnet (cat, dog or other pet) from your photo will make a unique gift for a friend or loved one, or a wonderful collectible for yourself. A custom portrait, handmade of polymer clay, will become a cherished keepsake to enjoy every day, displayed on the fridge or office file cabinet.

Monday, September 4, 2017

This ring dish was created in my sunny Florida studio, it is a labor-intensive piece of Art, made with loving craftsmanship. My work is created to be lightweight for a delicate, feminine look. It is not a heavy clunky piece of pottery. It has been wet-sanded, hand painted, distressed, patina inked, and artistically hand detailed with Genuine 18K Gold Leaf pen. The dish has a satin finish. Each cat dish is totally handmade/hand painted so no 2 will be exactly alike, this is a "one of a kind piece".

My Ring dishes are unique in that they have a beautiful front decoration, as well as the base side is also totally finished in a coordinating design.

It measures 3 1/4" across and stands 1 1/4" tall with a 3 flower base.

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Smooth Sterling silver starfish makes a beautiful necklace for the beach lover. I have added a beautiful sea foam genuine sea glass 1 inch with a tiny pearl. This is all sterling silver. Why wear a plain starfish when you can combine it with an incredible piece of sea glass. Available in other colors and chain lengths. This is a lovely 18 inch nice weight SS chain. No extra charge for 20 inch.